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Discussion in 'New Members' started by g.bassett, May 15, 2018.

  1. May 15, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    g.bassett

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    g.bassett [OP] New Member

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    Hi all. I'm strongly considering a Tacoma as my next car. In fact, I'm visiting a dealer on Friday, and may very well come home with a 2018 TRD Offroad double-cab long bed. I'm considering the truck for (in general order)

    (1) Daily driver
    (2) toy hauler (road, triathlon, MTB bikes, Kayaks)
    (3) light-duty off-road driving, mostly sand/beach.
    (4) potential camper (sleep in the bed, with a cap)
    (5) potential camp trailer hauler

    I'm looking forward to hearing from the group and the collected wisdom of the crowd!
     
    g.bassett, May 15, 2018
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  2. May 15, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    Greg2017

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    Welcome ... just do it you want be sorry :thumbsup:
     
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  3. May 15, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    It will fail you in that role. Every time.

    :D

    I use my truck for similar as your description, but fairly low miles per year. I went the used route. Couldn't see $35k for my usage. I mean I'll probably only keep it another 18 years or so.

    Welcome.

    And hide your wallet. This place will suck it dry. :spending:

    Since you'll likely wind up with a 3rd gen, start off by looking at threads by @mesojdm for some fine ideas.
     
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  4. May 15, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  5. May 15, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    irayfz6

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  6. May 15, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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    WSW3

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    Scratches, dents, and a lot of miles
    Welcome to the forum!

    I don't think you'll be disappointed with a Taco. I have an '08, which has been a daily driver and has about 195k on it now.

    I built some storage in the bed for climbing and camping gear, and I can still sleep on top. I have a roof rack (Prinsu) for carrying the kayaks and bikes (not at the same time... yet...).



    We used to tow our 21' boat with it to and from home at the beginning and end of the seasons and it did well enough, a small camp trailer wouldn't be a problem though.
     
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  7. May 15, 2018 at 2:13 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  8. May 15, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome!
     
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  9. May 15, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  10. May 15, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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  11. May 15, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    16 trd ORdcsb4x4 c4 swingout rear, cbi t3 front , arb lift,16"grabber x3 rtt, hilift,jerry cans,and sliders . 81 hilux trail donkey
    Sup . Great choice.

    Malibu's_Most_Wanted_2003_3.jpg.cf.jpg
     
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  12. May 15, 2018 at 3:12 PM
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    :wave:
     
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  13. May 15, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  14. May 15, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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